Over 1,100 students helped kick off Government Conference

Thursday, 21 September 2023 07:15

Over 1,100 students helped kick off Government's Conference yesterday, with the first Youth Impact Summit.

The event was targeted at the Island's community of 16-18 year olds, and featured panel talks, presentations and local entrepreneurs and business leaders sharing their 'secrets to success'.

Amongst those presenting were the recent winners of Junior Achievement Europe, Team Mindcore from St Ninian's High School.

Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Jane Poole-Wilson was present at the event, she singled out Team Mindcore as a great example of the young talent on Island:

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